The Shed by <a href="http://www.richardpetersassociates.com.au/" target="_blank">Richard Peters Associates</a> is a historic adaptive reuse project that celebrates sustainable, efficient living. <a href="http://inhabitat.com/ekobode-brings-affordable-green-modern-residences-to-australia/" target="_blank">Located outside Sydney, Australia</a> just steps from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coogee,_New_South_Wales">Coogee beach</a>, the industrial structure has been transformed into an open-air home that showcases remnants of the building’s former use. The Shed is a beautiful adaptive reuse project that combines green building with modern design on a tight budget.

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Richard Peters Associates, The Shed

The Shed was originally built in 1890, and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/photos-san-franciscos-southern-pacific-brewing-is-a-tree-filled-beer-sanctuary-in-a-renovated-warehouse/" target="_blank">housed a coach building garage</a> owned by two Irish blacksmiths. A series of industrial business have occupied the garage-like space over the years, before being converted into the current residential space.

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Richard Peters Associates, The Shed

To set the stage for the energy efficient home, Richard Peters Associates outfitted the south north facing side of the roof with an array of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/pics-the-montreal-center-for-sustainable-development-boasts-a-lush-vertical-garden-and-green-roof/" target="_blank">photovoltaic panels</a>. The panels harness the ample sunlight, and help power the residence.

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Richard Peters Associates, The Shed

Because the building was originally industrial, its large industrial doors and windows allow natural cross ventilation, creating a cool environment <a href="http://inhabitat.com/prefabricated-parabolic-camping-pods-in-steamy-australia-require-no-ac/" target="_blank">without need for an artificial air conditioning system</a>. The poured concrete floor insulates and retains warmth in the winter, and cools in the summer.

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Richard Peters Associates, The Shed

The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/wtarch-transforms-a-small-garage-into-a-twisting-multi-floor-duplex-residence/" target="_blank">one-room structure was converted into a bi-level living space</a>, complete with one bedroom, a study, two bathrooms, two courtyards, kitchen, living and dining area. An upstairs deck was added, as well as ample gardens outside, maximizing both the interior and exterior space.

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Richard Peters Associates, The Shed

The Shed’s original corrugated ceiling exposed in the living room area and is updated with freshly stained beams. In the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/gorgeous-green-roofed-2-bar-house-springs-up-in-menlo-park-ca/" target="_blank">second floor bedrooms</a>, the corrugated metal is lined with a finished open beam ceiling to further insulate, and create a loft like feeling.

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Richard Peters Associates, The Shed

<a href="http://inhabitat.com/part-thenon-is-a-funky-california-shed-made-entirely-out-of-salvaged-car-parts/" target="_blank">The Shed</a> divides living space into efficient areas that creates an ideal and efficient method of living. <a href="http://inhabitat.com/d-hotel-historic-windmill-transformed-into-a-modern-designer-retreat/" target="_blank">By reusing existing structures</a>, history is preserved, carbon footprints are lessened, and innovative and interesting living spaces can flourish and inspire.

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Richard Peters Associates, The Shed

The Shed by Richard Peters Associates is a historic adaptive reuse project that celebrates sustainable, efficient living. Located outside Sydney, Australia just steps from the Coogee beach, the industrial structure has been transformed into an open-air home that showcases remnants of the building’s former use. The Shed is a beautiful adaptive reuse project that combines green building with modern design on a tight budget.